Posted on 02/18/2022 12:53:30 PM PST by Red Badger
Clove oil is made up mainly of eugenol, which is known to kill the larvae of disease-spreading mosquitoes such as Aedes aegyptiDepsoitphotos VIEW 1 IMAGES
The best method of limiting the transmission of mosquito-borne diseases is to kill the mosquito larvae, but doing so often involves the use of synthetic insecticides. A new study now suggests a method of improving the effectiveness of a cheaper, longer-lasting alternative – clove oil.
Thanks to a chemical compound within it known as eugenol, clove oil is already known for its ability to eradicate mosquito larvae when added to standing water. Not only is the oil safe for the environment, but the cloves from which it's made are inexpensive and readily available in regions where mosquito-transmitted diseases such as malaria, Zika and dengue fever are widespread.
Unfortunately, it's typically not as immediately effective as harsher synthetic insecticides. Those insecticides have problems of their own, however. Not only do they accumulate in soil, water and food – potentially causing health problems in both people and wildlife – but mosquitoes typically build up a resistance to them over time.
Because such is not the case with clove oil, scientists from India's Gauhati University set out to boost its larvae-killing capabilities. After experimenting with adding various synergist chemicals to clove-derived eugenol, it was found that a liquid organic compound by the name of piperonyl butoxide (PBO) had a particularly pronounced lethal effect on Aedes aegypti mosquito larvae.
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I say castrate the little buggers.
Bring back Clove Lifesavers!
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I always put clove powder in my oatmeal, which I eat for breakfast
3 or 4 times a week.
I can now rest assured that I will probably never have live
mosquito larvae in my bowl of oatmeal.
What great news this is!
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I loved clove chewing gum when I was a kid
There are many natural oils that insects don’t like. German households plant geraniums in boxes outside windows as it repels flies.
It was good stuff! I think it’s still available online.
I have used it for toothaches to kill the pain until I could get to the dentist.
Forget clove oil if you have dogs or cats:
Cats are especially sensitive to many essential oils and even just a couple of licks can be harmful. Many essential oils, such as eucalyptus oil, tea tree oil, cinnamon, citrus, oregano, clove, pennyroyal, peppermint, pine, sweet birch, wintergreen, and ylang ylang are toxic to pets.
DDT works.
Too bad they outlawed clove cigarettes.
Clove Oil is like Heroin for fish. You put that in water you will not only kill Mosquito larva, but all the fish will also OD and die.
I just can’t help but be skeptical when “scientists” are quoted. And Experts.
A little clove oil, with just a pinch of DDT.
Thanks for the info, we have two cats.
I have seen it at times at Cracker Barrel
We were there just last week. They have a lot of great “old” stuff!
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